Visually-impaired Okanagan skier training for Canada Winter Games
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For Matthew Leach, 15, it will be the first time he races with other visually impaired skiers. The Okanagan teen lives with a genetic condition that's impacted his eyesight.
Athletes from across the country are heading to P.E.I. and New Brunswick for the Canada Winter Games.
For B.C.’s Matthew Leach, 15, it will be the first time he races with other visually-impaired skiers.
“It will definitely be a new experience and I’m excited for it,” said Leach.
“The races are going to be a bit more fair.”
The Okanagan teen lives with a genetic condition that’s impacted his eyesight.
“I have Stargardt’s so it takes the centre of your vision away. It is kind of like just walking around with your fist about a couple of inches away from your face right in the centre of your eyes,” explained Leach.
But despite the vision challenges, Leach continues to pursue his love of skiing, with the assistance of a fellow 15-year-old who is working as Leach’s guide.
“I think it is really neat because you get to experience a different view of skiing,” said guide Chase Ferguson.
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